SE Louisiana Lions vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 12/1/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: SE Louisiana Lions vs LSU Tigers

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023

Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: ESPN+

The LSU Tigers (4-3) will play the SE Louisiana Lions (2-5) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Friday.

The SE Louisiana Lions faced Southern University at New Orleans and notched a win by a score of 101-55 in their last contest. SE Louisiana walked away from the contest with a 51.3% FG percentage (40 out of 78) and converted 14 of their 34 shots from 3-point land. From the charity stripe, the Lions converted 7 of 15 tries for a rate of 46.7%. With respect to rebounding, they collected 41 with 15 of them being offensive. They also distributed 26 assists for this game while forcing the opposition into 26 turnovers and getting 19 steals. In the matter of defending, SE Louisiana allowed their opponent to shoot 40.4% from the floor on 21 out of 52 shooting. Southern University at New Orleans recorded 11 dimes and had 7 steals for the contest. Additionally, Southern University at New Orleans pulled down 28 rebounds (6 offensive, 22 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Southern University at New Orleans ended up shooting 83.3% from the charity stripe by making 10 of 12 shots. They also buried 3 of 17 tries from beyond the arc. When it comes to fouls, the Lions finished with 14 and Southern University at New Orleans accumulated 12 fouls.

Nick Caldwell is one guy who was a contributor for the matchup. He ended up going 66.7% from the floor but had no assists when the game ended. He was on the hardwood for 25 mins played and collected 6 rebounds. He totaled 23 points on 10 of 15 shooting.

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SE Louisiana comes into this game with a record of 2-5 for the season. They turn the ball over 13.6 times per contest and as a squad are committing 16.9 fouls every game. As a unit, SE Louisiana is pulling in 35.0 rebounds per contest and has racked up 106 dimes this year, which has them ranked 100th in D-1 in terms of passing the rock. The Lions are connecting on 35.0% on shots from 3-point land (49 of 140) and 68.1% from the free throw line. They average 73.9 points per contest (208th in D-1) while connecting on 43.9% from the floor.

On defense, the Lions are forcing 13.9 turnovers per game and they draw 17.4 fouls. They give up 32.1% on 3-point shots and they are 307th in D-1 in PPG allowed (77.3). The Lions defense is giving up a FG percentage of 45.7% (197 of 431) and they surrender 36.3 boards per game as a basketball team. They rank 346th in college basketball in allowing assists with 122 surrendered on the year.

The last time they took the court, the LSU Tigers took a loss by a score of 80-57 against Syracuse. When talking about cleaning up the glass, LSU permitted Syracuse to snag 40 in total (15 on the offensive glass). They finished 52.4% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 11 out of 21 and finished the contest at 19 out of 23 at the charity stripe (82.6%). The Tigers allowed Syracuse to bury 25 of 63 tries from the floor which gave them a percentage of 39.7% in this game. When the game finished, the Tigers ended up going 24 for 61 from the field which had them sitting at 39.3%. Pertaining to shooting from 3-point land, LSU knocked down 2 of 22 attempts (9.1%). They were able to convert 7 of them for a rate of 70.0%. Syracuse committed 13 personal fouls for the contest which took the Tigers to the charity stripe for a total of 10 attempts. They also coughed up the ball 18 times, while recording 9 steals in this matchup. The Tigers were able to snag 22 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards totaling 33 in this contest.

Jordan Wright pitched in for the Tigers in the matchup. He recorded 15 points in his 33 mins on the court and had 1 assist for this game. He made 6 of 15 for this contest giving him a field goal percentage of 40.0%, and had 7 rebounds.

LSU has a record of 4-3 this year. When it comes to offense, the Tigers are hitting on 46.2% from the field, which is ranked 127th in the nation. LSU has totaled 523 pts so far this season (74.7 per contest) and they average 35.9 rebounds per contest. They are assisting teammates 10.4 times per contest (324th in D-1) and they turn it over 14.0 times per contest. The Tigers commit 17.0 fouls per game and they hit 72.4% from the charity stripe.

The Tigers defensively are ranked 147th in D-1 in PPG surrendered with 69.0. They are forcing 16.1 TO's per game and have allowed teams to shoot 39.0% from the field (48th in D-1). The LSU defense gives up 37.4% on shots from beyond the perimeter (71 of 190) and their opposition knocks down 75.2% of their shots from the free throw line. They give up 10.9 assists and 35.7 total boards per game, which is ranked 82nd and 206th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take LSU

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